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Chiang Mai
Thailand · CNX
Old walled city, night markets, and hills full of temples.
About
Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the second-largest city in Thailand by urban population. It is 700 km (435 mi) north of Bangkok in a mountainous region called the Thai highlands, and has a population of approximately 127,000 within the city municipality and an urban population of about 1.2 million as of 2023.
Known for
- affordability · world class
- dining · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- historical · excellent
- nature · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan81°F4d wet
- Feb86°F2d wet
- Mar93°F2d wet
- Apr96°F7d wet
- May92°F19d wet
- Jun88°F26d wet
- Jul86°F27d wet
- Aug85°F30d wet
- Sep85°F26d wet
- Oct85°F18d wet
- Nov83°F9d wet
- Dec81°F3d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Chiang Mai Jungle Coffee Experience: Farm Trek, Roast & Brew.From $115 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Safety whitewater rafting in Chiangmai by Khampan RaftingFrom $51 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
11 Day Tuk Tuk Adventure in Northern ThailandFrom $2,065 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Half Day Evening Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang MaiFrom $29 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
LIFECYCLING - Half Day City Bike TourFrom $39 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Online Thai and Akha Cooking ClassFrom $35 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), about 2.2 mi away.
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